Florida Class B to Class A Upgrade Program

Class B to Class A Upgrade Program for Florida CDL Applicants

Florida combines high port volume with year-round agriculture hauling and major construction freight demand. With citrus and produce hauling, port and cruise logistics, construction materials driving much of the freight in Florida, the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material below is the part of the Florida CDL that those employers screen for first.

The Florida Class B to A upgrade: Combination Vehicles and Air Brakes knowledge tests at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, then a Class A skills test. Since February 2022, ELDT theory and behind-the-wheel training must also be logged with an FMCSA-registered provider before Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will schedule the test.

Where Florida drivers use this

• Almost every Class A and Class B vehicle in Florida; skip this test and your CDL carries an L restriction
• Citrus and produce hauling: refrigerated (reefer) loads of produce and food moving to distribution centers and out of state
• Port and cruise logistics: container drayage between the ports and inland rail yards
• Tourism supply chain: event, production, and resort supply freight
• Citrus and produce hauling: refrigerated produce loads to distribution centers and out of state

Most Florida CDL work runs the I-4, I-10, I-75 corridors and the Tallahassee area, so the examples in the practice questions lean on the vehicles and loads you will see there.

Testing, appointments, and fees are handled by Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. See the Florida CDL classes and Florida endorsements pages for the full licensing picture.

Common Florida questions

Is this Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material specific to Florida?

Yes. The knowledge test content is federal (49 CFR 383), so the questions apply in Florida, and this page adds Florida details: where you test (Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles), which Florida industries use this license, and the Florida corridors the examples are drawn from.

Where do I take the Class B to Class A Upgrade Program knowledge test in Florida?

Knowledge tests are given by Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Bring your Florida driver license, proof of residency, and your medical certificate; most Florida offices require an appointment for CDL testing.

How long do I have to study the Florida Class B to Class A Upgrade Program material?

Access lasts 120 days from purchase, which is enough to study, take the practice tests, and pass at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles with time to spare. Retakes in Florida are allowed after a short wait, so a second attempt is covered too.